One side benefit of studying for your PMP credential is that you will feel confident that you know the processes, process groups, knowledge areas, PM roles, tools & techniques and inputs & outputs so well that you will be able to

■ be able to do estimating more accurately and calculate all EVM at a moments notice

■ be able to create network diagrams, identify critical paths, add buffers, do resource leveling and schedule compression, and more

■ lead your teams more effectively

■ and the financial benefit is that you could earn more.

Of course this is a short list, and you can probably think of a lot more reasons to get your PMP credential. Today, it is perhaps just keeping or job. Or if you are unemployed, it will definitely put your name at the top of the stack of resumes.